Gagat
derNounjet (black gemstone)
Word details
- German meaning
- Gagat ist ein schwarzes, kohlenstoffhaltiges Schmuckmaterial, das aus fossilem Holz entstanden ist.
- English meaning
- Jet is a black, carbonaceous gem material derived from fossilized wood.
- Synonym
- Pechkohle
- German example
- Sie trug eine Halskette aus Gagat.
- English example
- She wore a necklace made of jet.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Gagat
- Plural Form
- die Gagate
Related words
- jettschwarz
Jet black describes a very deep, glossy black color, reminiscent of the hue of jet.
Example sentences with “Gagat”
Der Ring ist aus Gagat gefertigt. (The ring is made of jet.)
Frequently asked questions
What is Gagat?
It is a mineraloid, specifically jet. Masculine (der).